The Burlington Police Department said robbers tried to break into two local businesses, and one was successfully broken into in a span of 24 hours.

At 1:24 a.m. Friday, officers said they responded to a call about a suspicious activity at DP Mini Mart on Ruahut Street.

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An employee told police that as he was closing the store, he noticed two men wearing masks and carrying a large bag were trying to enter the mini mart. But officers said that once the men realized the employee was still in the business, they both ran away.

About 11 p.m. Friday, police said a surveillance video showed that two people tried breaking and entering into the Quick Cash Pawn on North Church Street.

According to BPD, a small, old vehicle pulled up beside the pawnshop, and two people wearing jeans -- with one wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt and the second a red hooded sweatshirt -- got out. One tried to break a window to gain entry into the pawnshop but failed, police said.

About 1:45 a.m. Saturday, officers said the Short Stop Food store on South Ireland Street was burglarized. Police said they found the front door broken, and merchandise were taken.

BPD said it is believed that all three incidents are connected and perpetrated by the same people.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Burlington Police Department at 336-229-3500, or Crimestoppers at 336-229-7100.